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The Big Fuss Over the Bus

NBA Is Investigating Why Knicks' Anthony Looked for Celtics' Garnett After a Heated Game

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Chris Herring

Jan. 8, 2013 8:11 p.m. ET

GREENBURGH, N.Y.—Saying he has put the incident behind him, Knicks star Carmelo Anthony on Tuesday explained his actions after Monday night's contentious game against Boston, when he stood outside the Celtics' locker room—and then near the Celtics' team bus—in hopes of confronting future Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett.

Anthony, who left Madison Square Garden after the Knicks' 102-96 loss without speaking to the media, acknowledged getting overly animated and out of character during and after his on-court clash with the...